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Assistant Head of Department (English, Maths & Support)

Dovetail Ref: BBBH190176
SEN & Support £41,500 - £46,500 per annum permanent lead Level 15 September 2026
Cambridgeshire, England
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Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Assistant Head of Department – Supported Learning

Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £41,500 - £46,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced FE SEND/Inclusion professional ready for your next leadership opportunity?

We are recruiting for an Assistant Head of Department – Supported Learning to join an FE provider in [Area].

This is a key leadership role supporting the Head of Department and leading the effective coordination of learning support for students with SEND and High Needs.

The Role

You will:

  • Lead and coordinate Learning Support provision across the department
  • Manage and develop Learning Support Mentors and staff
  • Allocate support and manage learning support timetables
  • Support EHCP reviews, personalised curricula and student progress
  • Lead on inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments
  • Support quality assurance, learning walks and deep-dive activities
  • Deputise for the Head of Department when required
  • Work with parents, schools, local authorities and external SEND stakeholders
  • Identify staff development needs and support inclusive teaching practice

About You

We are looking for someone with:

  • Strong Further Education experience
  • Extensive experience working within SEND, High Needs, Inclusion or Learning Support
  • Experience leading, managing or coordinating a team
  • Strong knowledge of EHCPs, reasonable adjustments and personalised learning
  • Experience working with external SEND stakeholders
  • A relevant teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET or equivalent
  • Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills

This role would suit an experienced Assistant Head, Head of Department, SEND/SEN Manager, Learning Support Manager or Inclusion Manager, or an experienced Senior/Lead Lecturer or SEND/ALS Lead looking to take the next step into management.

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Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor

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Requirements

  • Strong Further Education experience
  • Extensive SEND/High Needs/Inclusion/Learning Support experience
  • Team leadership or management experience
  • Knowledge of EHCPs and reasonable adjustments
  • Experience with external SEND stakeholders
  • PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills

Skills & Qualifications

Learning support coordinationSEND provision managementEHCP reviewsPersonalised curriculum developmentInclusive practice leadershipQuality assuranceStaff developmentStakeholder engagement

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